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The book explores the often-overlooked contributions of Jews to the field of alchemy from antiquity to the nineteenth century. Raphael Patai utilizes a wealth of previously unexamined sources to highlight the significant role Jews played in this intellectual pursuit, shedding light on their impact within a captivating area of cultural history. This comprehensive work opens a new perspective on the intersection of Jewish identity and alchemical thought, revealing the complexities of their involvement in this centuries-old fascination.
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The Jewish Alchemists, Raphael Patai
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- The Jewish Alchemists
- Subtitle
- A History and Source Book
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Raphael Patai
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 634
- ISBN13
- 9780691603124
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book explores the often-overlooked contributions of Jews to the field of alchemy from antiquity to the nineteenth century. Raphael Patai utilizes a wealth of previously unexamined sources to highlight the significant role Jews played in this intellectual pursuit, shedding light on their impact within a captivating area of cultural history. This comprehensive work opens a new perspective on the intersection of Jewish identity and alchemical thought, revealing the complexities of their involvement in this centuries-old fascination.